run in 1 of 2

verb

Definition of run innext
1
as in to visit
to make a brief visit I just thought I'd run in and pick up my package

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2
as in to arrest
to take or keep under one's control by authority of law if we catch you shoplifting again, we're going to run you in

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run-in

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noun

ˈrən-ˌin How to pronounce run-in (audio)
as in encounter
a brief clash between enemies or rivals the rival gangs had a bit of a run-in last night

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Recent Examples of run in
Verb
The disorder tends to run in families, and many but not all women affected carry excess weight. — Laura Ungar, Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2026 Tiedamann took the mound against the Yankees and struck out two while allowing one run in two-and-two-thirds innings. — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Noun
In the months since his arrest, Peters has continued to draw controversy for subsequent run-ins with law enforcement and other legal trouble. — Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 4 Aug. 2026 Though Reigns and Rollins have had many run-ins, matches and callbacks to Rollins’ treacherous act to break up the Shield, there was a sense of finality to their SummerSlam showdown in Minneapolis, Minnesota. — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for run in
Recent Examples of Synonyms for run in
  1. visit
  2. arrest
  3. encounter
  4. come over
  5. seize
  6. step in
  7. grab
  8. come by
Verb
  • The exhibition is an excellent excuse to visit Ciutadella with its warren of atmospheric streets, much as Son Ermità is the perfect excuse to visit, or return to, Menorca.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026
  • While Lindsey Graham was focused on foreign policy and national security, having returned from a trip to Ukraine to visit President Volodymyr Zelenskyy a day before his death, his sister has vowed to focus on issues affecting South Carolinians.
    — Sophia Vlahakis, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of visit
Verb
  • The teen did not realize his mother and brother were dead until after he was arrested, his defense attorney, Debra DeWitt, told WCVB.
    — Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026
  • The Ventura County Sheriff's Office arrested a woman for allegedly slashing several cars' tires in a Camarillo neighborhood earlier this week.
    — Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of arrest
Noun
  • One officer is now under investigation after the encounter at a neighborhood pool that led to arrests, allegations of excessive force, and calls for his firing.
    — Marissa Armas, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • As bears have become increasingly common in Connecticut, so have their encounters with humans.
    — John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of encounter
Verb
  • The 31-year-old left-hander has been one of the best starters for Los Angeles since coming over from Toronto on May 17.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The 31-yeare-old left-hander has been one of the best starters for Los Angeles since coming over from Toronto on May 17.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of come over
Verb
  • Messi had a shot saved at the beginning of the second half, but Palacios then sparked a move from one side of the pitch to the other as Nashville restored its lead in the 49th minute and seized control of the game.
    — Dean Jones, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Biggs, 67, has seized on the refusal, repeatedly challenging Hobbs to debate and making her absence itself part of his campaign message.
    — Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of seize
Verb
  • This week's hearings mark the first major step in Anthony's post-conviction appeals process following his sentencing.
    — CBS Texas Staff, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • For Washington, the project represents another major step in turning AUKUS from a strategic agreement into physical industrial capacity.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of step in
Verb
  • After grabbing an early 83-81 lead in overtime, the Dream gave up eight straight points to the Fever, who never lost the lead in overtime again, although the Dream got within two points, 93-91, with 10 seconds left.
    — Micahya Costen, AJC.com, 17 Aug. 2026
  • The little breaths, the cloth grabs and punches were all deliberate.
    — Simon Thompson, HollywoodReporter, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of grab
Verb
  • Val’s introduction come by way of a carjacking that sees Sugar’s baby blue 1966 Chevrolet Corvette stolen and then quickly and conveniently retrieved by Val, who just so happens to be standing nearby when the theft happened.
    — Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Then, in early June, a woman named Dominique Rice came by with a video crew.
    — Diamy Wang August 15, Charlotte Observer, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of come by

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